Actors Perceptions on Challenges and Opportunities to Improve Street Vended Local Foods in Urban Ghana

Haleegoah, J.; Akuoko, Kofi Osei; Dwumah, Peter; Marfo, Kofi; Forkuor, John Boulard; Frimpong, Benedicta Nsiah; Brobbey, Lydia

doi:10.4236/aasoci.2020.1011025

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“…This was done by identifying the prominent value chain actors, institutions governing the chain, and key factors and challenges affecting the success or failure of the value chains for street foods. The street food value chain, faces several constraints [24,32,33], and this study confirms such findings. The value chain of food sold on the street is short, with no infrastructure.…”

Section: Structure Of the Current Street Food Value Chain In The Vhem...supporting

confidence: 87%

“…Inability to sustain associations had been identified as a challenge to food vending [24], which our findings corroborate. This has prompted the establishment of innovation platforms in the street food enterprise for which studies and other training could be carried out.…”

Section: Regulatory and Quality Assurance Institution 4421 Street Foo...supporting

confidence: 82%

“…Food vendors also introduced some innovations to improve the food supply in the urban area. Haleegoah et al [24] indicated that if street food vendors are given an opportunity for financial assistance, there could come up with innovative improvements in the daily operations of their enterprises. In the current study, street food vendors were limited due to a lack of financial support from recognised institutions such as banks and the government.…”

Section: Financial Institutionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Among the identified reasons, street food vendors were unaware of any association (6.9%). Studies have shown that only a few vendors were known to be part of an association [24,32]. Moreover, Wills [28] states that the absence of organisational goals could be the main reason for these associations' not thriving among food vendors.…”

Section: Regulatory and Quality Assurance Institution 4421 Street Foo...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For this reason, Vhembe district was selected for this study to contribute to the body of knowledge on street food enterprise in the Vhembe district. Most street food vendors are found in public places such as taxi ranks and the road [22][23][24]. The Vhembe district draws special attention in the province because of a high increase in cooked street foods [20,21,25].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Value Chain Analysis of the Street Food Enterprises in the Rural Towns of Vhembe District, Limpopo Province

Mahopo¹,

Nesamvuni²,

Nesamvuni³

et al. 2023

Sustainable Development

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This study sought to analyse the value chain of foods sold by street food vendors in the Vhembe district town of Limpopo province. Data were collected using mixed methods, including structured questionnaires administered via face-to-face interviews. Analyses of the value chain activities and actors were conducted among the stages of street food production. Overall, the enterprise sold commonly consumed street foods such as porridge, chicken, beef, and local vegetables, targeting government employees, school children, and daily town visitors. The value chain analysis showed that street food activity in the Vhembe district included purchasing, storage, production, and consumption. The main actors involved in the value activities of the street food enterprise were inputs suppliers, formal and informal traders, transporters, local authorities, and customers. The profit margin calculation highlighted that street food vendors purchasing inputs from the informal vendors without any added expense could make more profit than using formal traders. Future policy interventions should promote value addition along the food sold in the street, providing cold storage facilities closer to street vendors\' stalls in the towns to encourage continued and safe production. The most prioritised production constraints should be addressed, such as access to finance, government support, and managerial skills.

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Section: Structure Of the Current Street Food Value Chain In The Vhem...supporting

confidence: 87%

Section: Regulatory and Quality Assurance Institution 4421 Street Foo...supporting

confidence: 82%

Section: Financial Institutionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Regulatory and Quality Assurance Institution 4421 Street Foo...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Value Chain Analysis of the Street Food Enterprises in the Rural Towns of Vhembe District, Limpopo Province

Mahopo¹,

Nesamvuni²,

Nesamvuni³

et al. 2023

Sustainable Development

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The Socioeconomic Factors of Street Food Vending in Developing Countries and Its Implications for Public Health: A Systematic Review

Salamandane,

Malfeito-Ferreira,

Brito

2023

Foods

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The sale of ready-to-eat (RTE) street food represents an important source of income in many developing countries. However, these foods are frequently implicated in outbreaks of gastrointestinal diseases. Street food vendors face several constraints that hamper improvement in the microbiological quality of their products. The aim of this review was to update knowledge about the main causes of foodborne illnesses in developing countries, including the growing concern with the microbial transmission of antibiotic resistance. Following PRISMA guidelines, this systematic review was conducted on original articles published from January 2010 to July 2023. The search was carried out using Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Food Science and Technology Abstracts (FSTA), the International Information System for Agricultural Sciences and Technology (AGRIS), as well as isolated searches of relevant articles from Google Scholar. The initial search identified 915 articles, 50 of which were included in this systematic review. The results indicate that, in the majority of the 15 countries examined, women constitute the predominant segment of street food vendors, representing more than 55% of the total number of these vendors. In 11 countries, street food vendors under the age of 18 were identified. Most vendors had a low level of education and, consequently, were unaware of good hygiene practices when handling food. The combination of factors such as poor hygiene practices on the part of food handlers and the lack of facilities, namely, the absence of available potable water, were frequently listed as the main causes of food contamination. Enterobacteriaceae such as Escherichia coli (61.9%), Salmonella (30.1%), and Shigella spp. (9.5%), as well as Staphylococcus aureus (30.1%) and Listeria monocytogenes (14.3%), were the most common pathogens found in RTE street foods. In 22 studies from 13 developing countries, 59% (13/22) reported high multidrug resistance in Enterobacteriaceae (40% to 86.4% in E. coli, 16.7 to 70% in Salmonella, and 31 to 76.4% in S. aureus). To address the challenges faced by street vendors and improve their economic activities, it is necessary for government entities, consumers, and vendors to work together collaboratively.

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The Roles of NGOs in Skill Development of The Street Food Vendors for Hygienic Food Preparation and Serving in Bangladesh

Shahen

2024

J. Innov. Res.

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This paper tried to explore the roles of non-government organizations in developing the skills of street food microentrepreneurs in health and safe food preparation and servicing in the western part of Bangladesh. The study utilized a qualitative approach, using a purposive sampling method to select respondents for in-depth interviews, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. The street food vendors and stakeholders were selected from the project team, and the research tools included in-depth interviews with 20 vendors, interviews with 8 key stakeholders, and two focus group discussions with customers and entrepreneurs. The researcher discovered that NGO plays a critical role in skill development for street food vendors in Bangladesh. Prior to the project, vendors were unfamiliar with safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and sustainable promotion. The project improved their skills in safety and security, market promotion, hygiene maintenance, cleanliness, and sustainable development by implementing various activities like training, meetings, workshops, food festivals and fairs, market linkage, stakeholder involvement, online and offline market promotion, and so on. The project also increased restaurant customers and market creation. However, the study found that food safety NGO workers and street food programs have collaborated to raise awareness about food safety, health, hygiene, and environmental issues. These initiatives have improved health and lifestyles, improved food quality, increased client numbers, and increased business profits. The stakeholders gathering in Bogura and Rajshahi focused on promoting product certification, with some microenterprises pursuing it. Microenterprises received work-based training on food safety and hygiene, leading to advancements in food packaging, safe raw materials, cleanliness, and hygiene practices. Product certification training increased stakeholders’ understanding of the importance of certification, and some MEs are now following it. The NGO organized a fair to highlight reputable food businesses and raise awareness of environmental sustainability, hygiene, and food safety. The entrepreneurs know how to prepare healthy dishes, increasing sales and revenue. This awareness have been raised due to the NGO’s interventions implemented for street food vendors in the study area.

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Actors Perceptions on Challenges and Opportunities to Improve Street Vended Local Foods in Urban Ghana

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

Value Chain Analysis of the Street Food Enterprises in the Rural Towns of Vhembe District, Limpopo Province

Value Chain Analysis of the Street Food Enterprises in the Rural Towns of Vhembe District, Limpopo Province

The Socioeconomic Factors of Street Food Vending in Developing Countries and Its Implications for Public Health: A Systematic Review

The Roles of NGOs in Skill Development of The Street Food Vendors for Hygienic Food Preparation and Serving in Bangladesh

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